We’re Having a Baby!

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Hey there! I'm Jessica. I think that motherhood should be savored, like a good piece of chocolate. But sometimes it feels like more duty than delight. Am I right? I'm working to change that. Read more about me here and this blog here.

Yeah, I thought that would catch your attention.

Well, as much fun as another FishBaby would be, that is not the kind of baby I’m talking about. Instead, we’re having a different kind of “baby,” one we celebrated a few weeks ago at Red Robin.

This baby is due in June, will be delivered digitally, and will be the culmination of much more than nine months of work.

Confused? Well, in plain English, I’m writing a book! Last month I signed a contract with Harvard Common Press and will be writing a cookbook.

A real cookbook. You know the kind you go down to Borders and drool over and then fork over some cash and take home and cook up a storm and then you put it on your shelf until the next time you get hungry. I’m writing that kind of cookbook.

Yes, yes, I am.

And this is almost as exciting as having another baby — obviously, in a very different way. But, I may gain a few pounds anyway.

These books are not only quality imprints, but they also contain a wealth of information and recipes for preparing delicious, updated meals. Not Your Mother’s Slow Cooker Cookbook was revolutionary to the way I cooked and the way I looked at a crockpot. And I am amazed that I get to be a part of this series.

In case you haven’t guessed already, I’m putting together the “Make Ahead and Freeze” portion of the series. And I hope that you will help me. After all, this book is for you.

Readers ask me all the time if I can recommend a good freezer cookbook. And my response has been, “The one I’m going to write someday?” Well “someday” is here. And I welcome your input and requests. Be sure to chime in during Freezer Cooking Days each month and feel free to send me an email with your freezer cooking questions.

What Shall We Name This Baby?

So, today we’re celebrating with a giveaway. Since I want your active input throughout the creation of the book, I’d love to hear your ideas for the title! It obviously needs to start with “Not Your Mother’s.” You fill in the rest. Tell me your idea in the comments for your chance to win this giveaway.

Three LifeasMOM readers will receive a copy of the newest volume in the NYM series, Not Your Mother’s Fondue, compliments of the Harvard Common Press.

Winners will be chosen at random and notified via email. Since this giveaway is random, it’s okay if your idea is the same as someone else’s. I’ll close the comments on Monday night (12/6/10) at 8 pm PST and announce the winners shortly after.

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. Thank you for all the great book name ideas! Congratulations to nblazin@, sallycoupons@, and cookwithdenise@ – their numbers were drawn randomly.

So, whaddya think?

What would YOU name this cookbook?

Curious about freezer cooking? Consider purchasing my cookbook, Not Your Mother’s Make-Ahead and Freeze Cookbook from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or your local bookstore. It’s chock full with over 200 freezer-friendly recipes, planning pages, shopping lists, cooking plans, and basic and advanced how-to’s to making freezer cooking work for any home, family, and lifestyle.

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I believe you can get great meals on the table -- and still keep that pretty smile on your face.

I am SOOO excited for you! I never buy books (usually just get them at the library) but this is one I will be NEEDING. I follow your freezer cooking every month and have so many of your recipes bookmarked. Now I will free up some space in my Google Reader. LOL. I love the title (previously suggested) “Not Your Mother’s Frozen Dinner.”

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS!! I’m SO excited for you!! I know how much work that takes and continues to take, so it makes it all the sweeter to see the results! Seriously – I squealed for you when I read the post. 🙂

Beth Hensperger is one of my favorite cookbook authors. I have Challah from her Bread Bible in the oven right now. What an honor to publish a cookbook in the same series as her slow cooker cookbook.
I dream of publishing a cookbook someday. I will read your blog and learn.
Have fun writing it!

Congrats. How very exciting. I discovered Not Your Mother’s Cookbooks at out local library. I have checked them all out a time or two. I just might have to invest in this one. Have fun and hurry up already…we’re all waiting.

Congratulations. I must admit, when I saw earlier in the week that I needed to stay tuned for a big announcement I thought you were having a baby of the human variety. When I saw the post I was so excited. Even though it turns out that I am wrong, I am excited about this! Can’t wait til it comes out next year!

I have no ideas for names, but I have some other “ideas” or recommendations as a newbie to freezer cooking. 1) It would be awesome if recipes were ranked according to difficulty regarding prep time, ingredients, & cooking “techniques”. 2) General guidelines for how long items should be kept — maybe even write a “throw out” date on the labels? Just yesterday I found a freezer meal buried in the bottom of my freezer and couldn’t remember when it was made! 3) When you start searching the internet about freezer cooking, it can get really overwhelming — maybe an “internet resources” section would be nice.

Jessica, I am so proud of you and happy! I think I started reading Life as Mom in it’s first week or so and have loved seeing you grow as a blogger. Now, an author! I was thinking Not Your Mother’s Life Saver (but myabe that’s a little vague). 😉

Many of us are your faithful followers and have maybe tried a recipe or two along the way. But many people do not know what freezer cooking is all about. I would suggest something along the lines of Not Your Mother’s Make Ahead and Freeze: Freezer-Friendly Recipes for Busy Nights

I like “Not Your Mothers Money Saving Cooking Guide”. It goes with what you try to do to help people save money, time and help them organize. It could be more then a cook book. It could have some of your organizing sheets to help people organize a quickly for meal time/shopping. That is always the hardest part. Making sure you have everything. Maybe make a staple list. Start from the beginning. So excited for your book! Congrats!!! Cant wait to see what you come up with.

Congratulations!!! I am so excited. You are the right person for this opportunity. Frankly, I can’t believe there isn’t a show on the Food Network about this;they are so behind and missing the boat.
Name it –
Not Your Mother’s
OAMFC
(Once a Month Freezer Cooking!)

Really introduce it to the world and how it can be modified by having each chapter vary – not by the type of food but by the amount of food showing everyone it can even become: cook once eat twice meals for families of two. Don’t just say it’s freezer meals…it is so much more than that. For one, it’s about planning and being a better “you” with the time you’ve gained from cooking more efficiently. Two, the quality meals produced because you plan. Three, families are healthier, happier and heftier in their wallets because variety of meals means less whinning and less waste of leftovers.
I will shut up now.
CONGRATS!!!! As Nemo’s mom would say….”We’re going to be PARENTS!!!”

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